User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBTS13

[. . . ] COMPACT TUMBLE DRYERS USER HANDBOOK MODELS TS13 & TS14 Before you operate your Dryer Using your new Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the very best results it's important to get to know your Tumble Dryer by reading right through this Handbook before using your machine for the first time. WARNING: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBSERVE THE SAFETY GUIDELINES BELOW AND THE ADVICE GIVEN THROUGHOUT THIS HANDBOOK. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. [. . . ] Do not tumble dry. How to load the Dryer 1. Open the loading door by pulling the door handle forwards. Before loading the Dryer, make sure the fluff filter is in position and clean (see page 16). If your Dryer is brand new, wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it, to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit. To load, place the clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and clear of the door seal. 10 Items not suitable for Tumble Drying q Those containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic film, eg, pillows, cushions, PVC rainwear, or any other articles which are inflammable. q Items contaminated with inflammable substances, eg, petrol, oil, paint, cleaning solvents, wax, creams, cooking fat or oil, or eg, towels contaminated with hair lacquer. Such substances can cause fires when exposed to high temperatures such as in a tumble dryer. For the same reason you must not tumble dry rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants and liners, polythene and paper. q Fibreglass (eg, some types of curtains) . Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort (see below). q Garments with the ITCL code - Do not tumble dry. q Large bulky items eg, continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. These expand when drying and would prevent air flow through the Dryer. WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. Items requiring special attention Wool: Woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled `Superwash', ` Machinewashable' or have the `May be tumble dried' symbol . Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible, ie, it will not stretch back to its original size and shape. Although ordinary woollens should NOT be tumble dried, it is possible to part-dry some very thick woollens - such as football socks and heavy-knit fisherman's jerseys- by carefully following these instructions: 1. Put four dry, medium sized turkish towels in the drum, close the door and set the Timer Knob to 30 minutes. Just before the programme enters the `Cool Tumble' phase, open the door, place the woollens in the warm towels and reset the Timer Knob to 30 minutes. Again, just before the `Cool Tumble' phase, remove the woollens. This will give a drying time with heat of approx. [. . . ] `DIY' repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger, could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under Hotpoint's Parts Guarantee. If you do experience a problem with the appliance don't take risks, call in Hotpoint's own Service Engineer, see KEY CONTACTS (back cover). Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint appliances. Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard. 17 If something goes wrong. . . First, don't panic! [. . . ]